Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As a production company, we get a lot of questions about virtual attendee engagement. Particularly about how to come up with strategies that make attendees happy and eager for more, both during and after the fact. In the past, we discussed the importance of paying attention to virtual attendee engagement every step of the way.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

Because this time around, you’re not just competing with attendees’ phones. Sure, engaging remote attendees is harder than engaging those who are physically present. You want your attendees to be hyped! Are there any changes the attendee should be aware of? Well, that’s exactly what we’re about to tell you!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Thanks to social media—and a whole host of event marketing platforms—it’s never been easier to set up a networking event. Is it an opportunity for attendees to meet like-minded professionals or is it a chance to interact with potential future business partners? How to Build Better Attendee Evaluations to Determine Event ROI.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. With online events especially, attendees can get distracted by looking at their phones or trying to multitask during presentations.

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2022

Attendee retention rate is one of the most important event KPIs. When event planners measure how many attendees have attended their events before, they are getting insights into attendee loyalty. So, how can event organizers measure and increase attendee retention ? Boost Attendee Retention With Gamification.

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Techsytalk

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

According to one report , the social network giant has 500 million monthly users and 300 million daily active users as of June 2016. With these stats, it makes all the sense to use this powerful social media resource for getting word out about your next event. Create a Funny Meme. Photo credit: Frabz. Trendjacking.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media has become the most powerful and influential tool for marketing and promoting events. So, let’s dive in and unlock the secrets of social media marketing for event promotion.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Do you know the saying that at the back of successful social media campaigns is an exhausted marketer? But to be honest, with all the work and heart we already pour into our events, adding social media to the mix can be a bit too much. Amaze Your Attendees by Mastering Experience Design. Click To Tweet.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

If you’re running an event venue business today, social media must be part of your venue marketing strategy. But how can you make sense of the many social media options and use your time effectively? In this post, we’ll help you hone in on the top event social media platforms.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 16, 2019

We’re getting down and dirty with event social media today! As you already know, we live in a day and age where people communicate more through social media channels than any other platform. And trust us on this one, having good social media backing for your event is something you will want to do.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

Key Challenges for Meeting Planners: Budget constraints and cost-saving goals Finding venues or suppliers with flexible options Creating seamless, memorable attendee experiences Dependable communication and quick responses By understanding these pain points, your digital marketing efforts can address their needs front and center.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Your brand went through the time and expense to set up a unique event platform; Whether it’s a web-based platform or an app, you have tons of fun features, tools, and resources in the platform for your attendees. But when it’s time to host your event, attendees aren’t using the platform. Promote the App Before Your Event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

As that eases, it could not only help increase the ability to bring attendees to conferences from China, but other countries as well as Chinese visitors have been rerouting through neighboring destinations to get to their California events. The post What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

Turn your event attendees into event participants. If you can get your ordinary attendee asking questions, sharing his experience on social media and having a great time your event is a success. Imagine that you are an attendee at your event. Social media worthy location can be a hit by itself!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Fifty-six percent of respondents in Eventbrite’s annual Pulse Report said that recruiting attendees for events was one of the top three most challenging part of the planner job in 2018. Marketing and promotion. Surprisingly enough, social media isn’t the main driver. Only six percent report lowered budgets.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

While the value of live events are uncontested, when it comes to spreading the word about live events to attract attendees, your brand has several digital options. You have traditional advertising, paid search, organic search, social media, content marketing, and email marketing to promote events at your disposal.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience. Its loyal attendees come year after year, enjoying space to meet and network, and learn about the newest technologies and innovations. Let attendees know what’s coming next while they’re at the event. Build trust and loyalty among existing customers.

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Tourism eSchool

AUGUST 31, 2021

10 Steps to Successfully Promote your Tourism Event on Social Media. Are you responsible for promoting an event for your business, local community, visitor centre, council or region? If so, social media is a fantastic low cost way to let people know about and book tickets for your event. By Rebecca White.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 26, 2018

Another excellent tool you need under your belt is a solid social media strategy. Your best attendees are often glued to Facebook, Instagram, and other networks. This makes having an active social media presence a non-negotiable these days. What Do Attendees Really Do in Festivals? Click To Tweet.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 30, 2022

While our focus on this guide is how to use social media to promote our events, we’ll also need to consider the other available channels and best practices. What is the goal of promoting or marketing your event? What is the goal of promoting or marketing your event? How To Market an Event: Best Practices.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

From missions and challenges to competitions, there are many ways to make your attendees feel truly immersed in the experience. Therefore, event gamification incentivizes your attendees to become active participants by adding game-like features to your event. Why Event Gamification? Gamification Ideas.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Registration is a good indication of event quality and attendee demand. . Even so, tracking registration figures over time for similar types of events can help you gauge attendee interest. . Not all attendees will fill them out, but you can glean a lot of information about your event from surveys. Post-Event Surveys.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Its about bringing all the moving parts together in a way that feels effortless to your attendees while ensuring nothing slips through the cracks behind the scenes. At its heart, its all about delivering a seamless experience that leaves attendees feeling engaged, valued, and eager to participate again.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Follow these six tips to blend event promotions with your 2023 marketing plan seamlessly. How will you promote this event? Decorations and event design Marketing and promotional materials Guest experience Start early, reach out to vendors, and store all your launch plans in one place. What’s the event goal? What’s your budget?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

For sure, there are a significant percentage of meeting attendees that can’t wait to participate in person; but organizers and planners found out during the first several months of 2022 that a sizable audience of previous attendees were more than happy to participate virtually. Continue to train staff on hybrid meeting planning.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Buffets are outright unacceptable at COVID-compliant events, and there are many other ways to handle feeding your attendees, from meal boxes to sending your audience offsite to eat. Budget-friendly tip: You can save a lot by axing traditional catering altogether and letting your attendees go for lunch off the site. Conclusive Thoughts.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It might seem difficult and unnecessary, but websites are still key for promoting an event and drawing in attendees. Include the title, date, time, venue and a short description of what attendees can expect from the event. And don’t forget to put your contact info on there should potential attendees have any questions!

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Otherwise, it’s just a social event with no direction. That means it ends up being a money waster with no long-term benefits for your company or the attendees. Even in the age of social media and Skype, 84% of people still prefer in-person interactions. You can always follow up after networking event using social media.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2022

After the event, however, it was nearly impossible to keep all the attendees connected in one place. Instead, connections and event-related experiences were at best scattered across several social media platforms. Enter event platforms: everything is stored in one place. Best Community Model Practices. One login, endless value.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

Paid media refers to marketing content you purchase, such as online ads. Leveraging all types of media helps you cast a wide net for attendees. However, submitting a press release to local publications may add another degree of promotion. A promotional blog post or email for the event might include several related tips.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

Promote Future Conferences. Whether you’re putting on the entire conference yourself, or just want to promote the fact that you’re attending, having video footage of the event can help you promote it in new and exciting ways. Want to promote your conference on social media? Repurpose Footage.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

You can recoup your costs by charging attendees, but there’s a limit to what people will pay to attend. If you’re doing a sales conference, it would be weird to feature a balloon company as a sponsor; it would come off as irrelevant to your attendees. Social media and press coverage. See Who Your Attendees Follow.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Whether it’s picking out the right event management system or marketing partners for promotion, we face a dozen important decisions about our events each day. Sessions should also serve to pique the attendees’ interests, not drown them. Nail Your Social Media Promotion. Decisions, decisions.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

The good news is that your attendees crave engagement more than ever. Finally, deliver engaging content via interesting talks, awe-inspiring entertainment, pleasantly surprising promotions, and top-notch AV. Registration is the first opportunity for attendees to form a concrete opinion about your event. People love surprises.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

You want your attendees to be excited and impressed from the very first moment they arrive. Your attendees first impression will set the tone for the rest of the event. The projections turn the venue into a beautiful billboard promoting your event and exciting guests. It’s important to start your event off on the right foot.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In a recent strategic planning worksheet, “ A Planner for Cultivating Better Events ,” brand experience company Freeman lays out the strategy behind creating a brand experience that makes attendees feel valued, while also providing value. In storytelling, see that there is a clear message that attendees can resonate with.

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Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

Focus on providing educationals yet engaging content with enough balance between words, text, video, and attendee engagement tricks. #2 Just because we live in the 21st century and technology is pretty much ubiquitous, that doesn’t mean every attendee is tech-savvy. 2 Overcomplicating. Who are your personas?

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